Institution

Type of institution

Institution

City

Upon completion of the undergraduate phase, students will obtain a bachelor’s degree and after completing the postgraduate phase they receive a master’s degree.

Research universities and universities of applied sciences award both types of degrees. Institutes for International Education offer master’s programmes, but no bachelor’s programmes.

The Dutch institutions offer more than just bachelor’s or master’s programmes. In this database, you will also find MBA programmes, PhD programmes, courses to gain a certificate or diploma and other types of courses.

Qualification

Type of education

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a model for comparing higher education in Europe. ECTS credits are awarded for successfully completed studies. ECTS credits indicate how many hours of study are required. In general, one academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits (equivalent to 1,500 – 1,800 hours of study).

ECTS Credits

Individual scholarships is 1 of the 4 instruments of the Orange Knowledge Programme aimed at mid-career professionals.

Course description

This course trains health workers who wish to work in Low and Middle Income countries. It is also the Core course for the Masters in International Health (MIH).

Course description

In the Netherlands, the NTC forms part of a post-graduate training programme for physicians leading to a diploma in tropical medicine. Other components of the programme include residencies in surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology. More information can be obtained from the NVTG website. Other professionals can take the NTC as a stand-alone course or as part of the Master in International Health (MIH).
The NTC is jointly organized by the Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre (VU) in Amsterdam, the University Hospital of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT).

Study subjects

The core course prepares health professionals for health care work in low and middle income countries. The course is composed of five modules:
Introduction Module, Determinants of Health, Health Problems, Health Systems, Basic Research Methods.

Course objectives

Critically collect, analyse and appraise qualitative and quantitative data for the improvement of health(care) in low and middle income societies. Identify and analyse determinants of health and major health problems of populations in a cross-disciplinary perspective. Plan sustainable improvements of health systems considering cultural settings.

About the institution

KIT is a not-for-profit knowledge and expertise organisation for international and intercultural cooperation.
Through master programmes, short courses and institutional support, KIT equips health professionals to be leaders in addressing public health challenges around the world.
KIT has offered training programs on international public health since 1963. Currently this includes two International Masters Programs and a wide range of short courses and online courses. The courses respond to current global developments in the health field. KIT’s courses are known for their practical applicability, the multidisciplinary approach and the interactive, participatory training methods. Courses at KIT are followed by health professionals from all over the world.
KIT’s Masters courses are given in cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and are accredited the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO). In addition advanced courses are all accredited by TropEd, an international network of institutions for higher education in international health.

Admission

Admission requirements

Academic training at least to the level of a bachelor’s degree in medicine or any paramedical science.

Two years of relevant work experience. Proven proficiency in spoken and written English. Computer literacy is expected.

Language requirements

IELTS listening

6.0

IELTS overall band

6.0

IELTS reading

6.0

IELTS speaking

6.0

IELTS writing

6.0

TOEFL computer based

213

TOEFL internet based

80

TOEFL paper based

5.5

Professional experience required

-

Duration

70 day(s) full-time

Application deadlines

Start date

EU/EEA Students

Non-EU/EEA students

9 Sep 2019

9 Jul 2019

9 Jul 2019

9 Mar 2020

9 Jan 2020

9 Jan 2020

Tuition fees

Year

EU/EEA

Non-EU/EEA

Institutional

2019 (FT)

€ 6720

n.a.

n.a.

In short, the following rules apply:

The “EU/EEA rate” is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.

The “non-EU/EEA rate” is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.

The “institutional rate” is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.

Note that FT, PT and D stand for "full-time", "part-time" and "dual", respectively.

Make sure you contact your institution to find out what rate applies to you. The rates listed here are estimates.